News Obituaries
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Inglewood-born author of ‘Farewell to Manzanar,’ dies at 90
The acclaimed author shared stories of growing up in a Japanese American internment camp during...
Robert Laemmle, longtime Head of Laemmle Theatres art house chain, dies at 89
Robert Laemmle had initially worked as a banker but, in 1961, found himself drawn into...
Peter Yarrow of folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
Yarrow, who co-wrote the group's most enduring song, "Puff the Magic Dragon," died Tuesday in...
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CBS2/KCAL9 anchor Chauncy Glover dies at 39
The Alabama native was a three-time Emmy winner and founder of a mentoring program for...
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Teri Garr, offbeat comic actress of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
The quirky comedic actress died of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” her publicist...
Ron Ely dies at 86; actor was famed for playing ‘Tarzan’ on TV in the 1960s
The performer, who also wrote a pair of mystery novels in the 1990s, returned to...
Acclaimed Maze singer Frankie Beverly dies at 77
One of the legend's last gigs was in San Jose at the Jazz Summerfest
Erica Ash dies at 46; actress and comedian starred on ‘Mad TV’ and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’
She also performed in such TV shows and films as “Survivor’s Remorse,” “Scary Movie V”...
William Calley dies at 80; Army officer led My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam
Lt. William Calley was convictedfor the murders of 22 people during the rampage. He was...
John Mayall dies at 90; British blues pioneer helped introduce the world to Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and other musical superstars
His Bluesbreakers band included musicians who went on to play with such legendary groups as...
Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson among 3 killed in car accident
The 24-year-old was named first-team All-Pac-12 in his final season at University of Oregon.
Robert Towne dies at 89; acclaimed screenwriter won Oscar for ‘Chinatown’
His films include "The Last Detail," "Shampoo," "Greystoke," two "Mission: Impossible" movies and "Days of...
Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the...